Talks of a hypothetical matchup between UFC champions Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes aren’t new – and the Brazilian fighters both have seemed uninterested in the past.

But, from where Nunes (15-4 MMA, 8-1 UFC) is looking, circumstances have changed. Cyborg (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) now holds the UFC’s women’s 145-pound belt. And, if things stay that way after Cyborg’s meeting with Holly Holm (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) at UFC 219 this Saturday, American Top Team leader Conan Silveira says this could mean a clash between Brazil’s only two UFC champions.

“We have the utmost respect for Cyborg and Holm; it’d be a great fight with either one,” Silveira told Brazilian website Portal do Vale Tudo. “But we believe Amanda could be champion in both divisions, because she has all the tools for that. She is an extremely well rounded fighter and has been showing that she does deserve to face the winner. That’s our main focus for 2018.”

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Cyborg meets former women’s bantamweight champion Holm in a pay-per-view headliner at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this Saturday. Prelims air on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Cyborg had said in the past that she wasn’t particularly inclined to face a fellow countrywoman in the octagon – and that she would rather meet contenders that are already in the 145-pound division. Both are positions that she reiterated this Wednesday, during an online Google hangout with Brazilian reporters.

But, if it comes down to it, the champion says she would be prepared.

“I don’t agree with this fight,” Cyborg said. “I think we could each just stay with our belts, representing Brazil. I wouldn’t like to fight another Brazilian. I always rooted for Amanda. But if it’s something she wants, and her coach wants, I’m ready to fight.

“If it happens, OK. I’m here to fight and whatever the UFC wants. Who knows? The fans will be divided on fight night, but it’s our job.”

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Nunes was last seen in the octagon at UFC 215, in September, when she defended her 135-pound title for a second time with a split decision over two-time opponent Valentina Shevchenko. She remains unbooked.

So what would happen if Nunes were to move up, challenge for the belt and succeed at it?

“Of course, we know there’s no way to defend two belts,” Silveira said. “But this decision (of which division to stay in) would be made after her fight against the winner of Cyborg vs. Holm.”